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English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait
English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Bradbury and Evans. London, 1853
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the elegant world of 19th century England with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image showcases an English gentleman in his finest hunting attire, known as pinks, as he poses for his portrait. The artist, Ruddle, skillfully captures the essence of the era with intricate detail, from the gentleman's refined attire to the pipe clenched in his teeth. Experience the charm of a bygone era with this beautiful and timeless print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this 19th-century image, an English gentleman named Mr. Bragg takes a break from his hunting pursuits to have his portrait painted. Dressed in the traditional hunting pinks, complete with a red jacket, white breeches, and a green waistcoat, Mr. Bragg sits confidently on a saddle stand, his hunting hat perched atop his head. The painter, Ruddle, captures the moment with great detail, skillfully rendering every crease and wrinkle in the gentleman's clothing. Ruddle himself is engrossed in his work, a pipe clenched between his teeth, as he adds the finishing touches to the portrait. The scene unfolds before a shop window, where the hustle and bustle of Victorian life continues unabated. Shop clerks and customers mill about, their faces a mix of surprise and shock as they take in the unexpected sight of a gentleman having his portrait painted in the middle of the street. The shopkeepers, Messrs. Frippery and Flummery, sell fabrics and haberdashery, their wares displayed in the window behind Mr. Bragg. The comical and humorous tone of the image is heightened by the presence of a bolt of muslin fabric, which seems to have inadvertently crashed through the window, creating a chaotic scene. The horse, Hercules, tethered to the saddle stand, looks on with a quizzical expression, as if wondering what all the fuss is about. This handcoloured steel engraving, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, is a delightful snapshot of life in Victorian England, capturing the contrast between the rural pursuit of hunting and the urban world of commerce and industry. The image, with its intricate details and vivid colours, is a testament to the skill of the artist, John Leech, and the enduring appeal of the Victorian era.
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